The fire at the massive Suwung landfill continues. The smell and smoke are spreading to many areas of the island, including Sanur, Denpasar, Kuta, and, according to some reports, even Canggu.
Indonesias Minister of Environment, Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, conducted an unscheduled inspection at Balis largest landfill, TPA Suwung in Denpasar. This inspection is part of a broader initiative planned…
The fire at the Suwung landfill near Sanur has been burning for 22 days. Despite the efforts of firefighters, emergency services, and other authorities, they have not been able to stop the fire yet.
The fire at one of the largest landfills on the island left a lasting impression on many guests and residents of Bali. The burning Suwung landfill managed to darken the existence even for tourists in…
The state of emergency, which was declared at the Suwung landfill near Sanur, has been lifted. Mayor Gusti Ngurah Jayanegara announced that the situation at the landfill is now normal, and the fire ha…
The Indonesian Ministry of Environment has issued new regulations that will prohibit landfills in Bali from accepting waste from hotels, restaurants, and cafes.
There are waste processing plants on the island, and many resorts, hotels, and tourism businesses are already following waste reduction policies. However, each day, numerous foul-smelling trucks haul…
Bali Authorities Concerned as Suwung Landfill Overflows Again
Bali’s long-troubled Suwung landfill has once again become overfilled, prompting authorities to take urgent action. Governor Wayan Koster has issued Circular No. 09/2025, titled “Clean and Waste-Free…
A fire broke out at the Sawung landfill near Sanur on October 12. At the moment, at least half of the waste storage, approximately 17 hectares, has been burned. The fire is contained, with no further…
The Indonesian authorities have officially banned the practice of open waste dumping. Landfills and dumpsites must be either closed or upgraded. Bali will be one of the first regions to implement this…
The regular deaths of whales and tiger sharks on Bali's beaches, a fire at the overcrowded Suwung landfill during a drought—these are just part of the challenges the island faces due to environmental…
